Uncover the Secrets of Diablo 4's Forgotten Altars and Lost Powers
The Season of the Maelstrom introduces Witchcraft Powers in Diablo 4, drawing inspiration from fantasy series like Harry Potter and Agatha All Along. However, mastering these powers requires more than just joining a coven. This guide focuses on locating the elusive Forgotten Altars, the key to unlocking potent Lost Powers.
Unlocking Witchcraft's Potential
The Season of the Maelstrom's questline allows you to learn Witchcraft Powers, categorized into Eldritch, Psyche, and Growth & Decay. Progressing through the questline and earning Restless Rot enables you to upgrade Altars near the Tree of Whispers. While main Altars are easily found, Forgotten Altars offer a unique challenge and powerful rewards – Lost Powers.
The Elusive Forgotten Altars
Unlike the main Altars with fixed locations, Forgotten Altars spawn randomly within Sanctuary's dungeons. This necessitates exploration and dungeon grinding. However, the season's questline frequently sends players into dungeons, potentially minimizing extra effort. The reward—powerful Lost Powers—makes the search worthwhile.
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Mastering Diablo 4's Lost Powers
Discovering all Forgotten Altars unlocks a range of Lost Powers:
| Power Name | Effect |
| Breath of the Coven | Using Witchcraft Effects (Eldritch, Psyche, Growth & Decay) boosts Attack Speed for 10 seconds, stacking per effect. At Rank 8: 40% Lucky Hit chance when all three effects are active. |
| Hex Specialization | Increases Hex Effect potency. At Rank 10: 10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Hexed enemies. |
| Aura Specialization | Increases Aura Effect size. At Rank 10: 50% increased Critical Strike Damage against enemies within Auras. |
| Piranhado | Summoning a Piranhado that damages and pulls enemies when both Hex and Aura effects are active (once every 20 seconds). At Rank 5: Piranhado actively seeks nearby enemies. |
Remember, once unlocked, Witchcraft Powers can be upgraded using Restless Rot in your inventory. Completing quests is crucial for acquiring the necessary resources.
This concludes our guide to locating Forgotten Altars (and Lost Powers) in Diablo 4. For assistance finding other in-game locations, consult our guide on Lilith's Altars.
Diablo 4 is currently available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
